Zinc (Zn) equivalents, chemistry & properties.
Browse reference information for Zinc (Zn), including related designations, composition, mechanical properties and density. Confirm the governing standard, product form and condition for your order.
Zinc (Zn) equivalent grades
- India (IS)
- IS 209 (zinc ingot, nearest)
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- ASTM B6-23 LME Grade (Z12002) · Special High Grade (Z13001) as separate limits
- UNS
- Z12002 / Z13001
- Europe (EN)
- EN 1179 Z1–Z5 (separate grades)
Key data
- Family
- Other metal
- Density
- 7.13 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- Low melting point (419.5 °C)
- Typical uses
- Mostly used for hot-dip galvanising, die-casting alloys (Zamak), brass making and sacrificial anodes
- Weight
- Calculate weight in Zinc (Zn)
Zinc (Zn) chemical composition (weight %)
ASTM B6-23 LME Grade (UNS Z12002)
| Zn | Pb | Fe | Cd | Al | Cu | Sn | Σ(Pb+Fe+Cd+Al+Cu+Sn) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≥99.995 | ≤0.003 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.003 | ≤0.001 | ≤0.001 | ≤0.001 | ≤0.005 |
ASTM B6-23 Special High Grade (UNS Z13001)
| Zn | Pb | Fe | Cd | Al | Cu | Sn | Σ(Pb+Fe+Cd+Al+Cu+Sn) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≥99.990 | ≤0.003 | ≤0.003 | ≤0.003 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.001 | ≤0.010 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of Zinc (Zn)?
Zinc (Zn) equivalents: India (IS) IS 209 (zinc ingot, nearest); USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) ASTM B6-23 LME Grade (Z12002) · Special High Grade (Z13001) as separate limits; UNS Z12002 / Z13001; Europe (EN) EN 1179 Z1–Z5 (separate grades). Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of Zinc (Zn)?
Zinc (Zn) (ASTM B6-23 LME Grade (UNS Z12002)): Zn ≥99.995, Pb ≤0.003, Fe ≤0.002, Cd ≤0.003, Al ≤0.001, Cu ≤0.001, Sn ≤0.001, Σ(Pb+Fe+Cd+Al+Cu+Sn) ≤0.005 (weight %).
What is the density of Zinc (Zn)?
About 7.13 g/cm³ (7,130 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
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